User Experience Designer - UX

CV Submission deadline: 13th March

Location: Belgium - near site, 2 hours from Brussels

VASS is seeking a skilled User Experience Expert with expertise in Drupal and Angular to contribute to international projects for the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CNECT).

DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS

Following tasks will be performed by the external service provider:

User Experience:

• Analyse business needs in UX

• Prepares quantitative and qualitative research and analysis in UX

• Design UX and services for our online content Front-End Expertise:

• Build and customize Twig templates for Drupal.

• Develop and maintain CKEditor custom components.

• Develop and maintain Angular components and applications.

API Integration:

• Integrate RESTful APIs for dynamic data presentation.

Accessibility and Standards Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards, such as WCAG.

• Optimize applications for diverse users, ensuring a high-quality experience for all.

Collaboration and Documentation:

• Collaborate with technical and non-technical audience.

• Maintain detailed documentation.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Following skills and knowledge are required for the performance of the above listed tasks:

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Drupal Expertise:

• Proven experience with Drupal (preferably Drupal 8/9/10).

• Familiarity with Drupal theming, Twig templates, and custom module integration.

• Understanding of multilingual setups and internationalization (i18n) for global projects.

Angular Knowledge:

• Proficiency in Angular (latest versions) for building dynamic front-end components.

• Strong understanding of Angular modules, services, and component-based architecture. Front-End Development Skills:

• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, SASS, and Typescript.

• Familiarity with modern front-end tooling (Webpack, npm, etc.).

UX/UI Focus:

• Understanding of responsive and adaptive design principles.

• Ability to transfer wireframes into functional interfaces.

• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG).

Version Control and Collaboration:

• Experience using Git and collaborative tools like GitHub or GitLab.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum workflows and tools like JIRA, Confluence.

• Familiarity with Docker or other containerization tools.

• Capability to write clear and structured technical documents.

Problem Solving and Debugging:

• Strong debugging skills for both Drupal and Angular environments.

• Familiarity with browser developer tools and performance optimization

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

Following specific expertise is mandatory for the performance of tasks:

• at least 10 years of specific expertise in HTML/CSS

• at least 10 years of specific expertise in Javascript and associated libraries (jQuery, Ajax, Json, Gsap)

• at least 5 years of specific expertise in Drupal themes

• at least 5 years of specific expertise in Angular/Typescript

CERTIFICATIONS & STANDARDS

The following can be covered either by certifications or proven expertise with the standards:

• Usability and accessibility standards

If you are interested, please don't hesitate to submit your application!